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Charlton Heights, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25040

Fayette County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

546
400/sq mi High-density area
$96,400
Median home value Below-median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

Charlton Heights pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
400
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25040 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charlton Heights, Fayette County, West Virginia, home to just 546 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 400 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 25040, but per-capita income is $17,409. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,400 (30% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 75.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 25040 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25040, Charlton Heights, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

546

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

400

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25040?

47.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$17,409

Per Capita Income

29.6%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

270

Total Housing Units

230

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$96,400

Median Home Value

-30% vs state ZIP avg

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 25040, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $507,000.

7

Businesses

18

Employees

$507K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25040 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25002 Alloy, WV 112 0.6 mi
25057 Deep Water, WV 337 0.9 mi
25090 Glen Ferris, WV 203 2.0 mi
25031 Boomer, WV 615 2.3 mi
25115 Kanawha Falls, WV 90 2.7 mi
25139 Mount Carbon, WV 440 2.7 mi
25173 Robson, WV 452 3.1 mi
25152 Page, WV 368 4.9 mi
25118 Kimberly, WV 998 3.8 mi
25085 Gauley Bridge, WV 830 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

25901 standard
Oak Hill, WV
Pop: 11,920
25840 standard
Fayetteville, WV
Pop: 8,179
25976 standard
Meadow Bridge, WV
Pop: 2,663
25917 standard
Scarbro, WV
Pop: 2,139
25812 standard
Ansted, WV
Pop: 1,902
25136 standard
Montgomery, WV
Pop: 1,798

Related Areas

Fayette County Charlton Heights, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25040 in?

ZIP code 25040 (Charlton Heights) is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-wv.

What is the population of ZIP code 25040?

ZIP code 25040 in Charlton Heights, WV has a population of 546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the average home value in ZIP 25040?

The median home value in ZIP 25040 is $96,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25040?

The largest racial group in ZIP 25040 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 25040?

ZIP code 25040 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What is the education level in ZIP code 25040?

In ZIP code 25040, 80.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25040?

In ZIP code 25040, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25040?

The poverty rate in ZIP code 25040 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Data sources

ZIP 25040's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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